Asia New Zealand Foundation - Latest News [Page 5]
Increased contact with Asian people generates positive feelings
Tuesday, 22 October 2013, 4:07 pm | Asia New Zealand Foundation
Positive feelings about Asia amongst New Zealanders grew between 1997 and 2011, as immigration led to increased contact with Asian people. More >>
NZ Artists Chosen For Asia Residencies
Wednesday, 18 September 2013, 3:31 pm | Asia New Zealand Foundation
Auckland artist Reuben Paterson – renowned for his works in glitter and diamond dust - is one of five artists chosen for the Asia New Zealand Foundation’s 2014 artist-in-residence exchanges. More >>
Business Teachers Come Face to Face with Shanghai
Tuesday, 17 September 2013, 2:16 pm | Asia New Zealand Foundation
Eight secondary school teachers will be more confident teaching their students about New Zealand’s business links with China after a study trip to Shanghai. More >>
Is English enough in the Asian Century?
Tuesday, 10 September 2013, 11:11 am | Asia New Zealand Foundation
As countries across the world explore ways to boost Asian languages, the Asia New Zealand Foundation is holding a public forum to discuss state of language learning in New Zealand. More >>
Applications open for 2014 NZSA Asia Short Story Award
Thursday, 29 August 2013, 7:13 pm | Asia New Zealand Foundation
The New Zealand Society of Authors (PEN NZ Inc.) in association with Asia New Zealand Foundation and the Auckland Lantern Festival are delighted to announce the call for entries for the 2014 Asian Short Story Award. More >>
ASEAN Strategy an important step to strengthening ties
Friday, 12 July 2013, 12:17 pm | Asia New Zealand Foundation
Prime Minister John Key released the strategy - New Zealand’s ASEAN Partnership: One Pathway to Ten Nations - today [Friday, July 12, 2013]. It aims to boost investment, trade and economic returns from Southeast Asia. More >>
NZ needs to keep up its commitment to Southeast Asia
Thursday, 20 June 2013, 9:49 am | Asia New Zealand Foundation
New Zealand has been highly successful in engaging with Southeast Asia – but is competing with more countries for attention in the region, according to a new report from the Asia New Zealand Foundation. More >>
Report reveals need to boost Asia literacy in schools
Monday, 13 May 2013, 12:22 pm | Asia New Zealand Foundation
Most New Zealand secondary school students recognise the importance of Asia - but feel under-prepared to engage confidently with the region, new research from the Asia New Zealand Foundation has found. More >>
Awareness Of Asia’s Importance To NZ Continues To Be High
Thursday, 21 March 2013, 9:09 am | Asia New Zealand Foundation
Awareness Of Asia’s Importance To New Zealand Continues To Be High, Despite Economic Concerns – Asia New Zealand Foundation Survey March 21, 2013 Most New Zealanders recognise the economic and cultural benefits of maintaining ties with Asia, research ... More >>
Asian languages need to be boosted in NZ schools
Tuesday, 5 March 2013, 10:41 am | Asia New Zealand Foundation
Asian languages need to be boosted in NZ schools – Asia New Zealand Foundation Tuesday, 5 March, 2013 Every New Zealand child should be given the chance to learn an Asian language if our country is to succeed internationally, the Asia New Zealand ... More >>
Young business leaders build long-term links
Monday, 4 March 2013, 11:19 am | Asia New Zealand Foundation
Young business leaders build long-term links between New Zealand and Southeast Asia March 4, 2013 More >>
Top Scholars Honour Korea-New Zealand Connections
Tuesday, 5 February 2013, 10:36 am | Asia New Zealand Foundation
Top Scholars Honour Korea-New Zealand Connections Three outstanding young New Zealanders have been awarded David Holborow Memorial Scholarships, designed to deepen understanding between New Zealand and Korea. More >>
Internships give graduates a taste of Asian economies
Friday, 7 December 2012, 12:06 pm | Asia New Zealand Foundation
Three New Zealand commerce graduates have chosen to immerse themselves in fast-growing Asian economies instead of taking a break after their university studies. Olivia Clark and Timothy Brand are working as interns at KPMG’s office in Ho Chi Minh ... More >>
Research grant to examine NZ’s role in Southeast Asia
Wednesday, 5 December 2012, 3:14 pm | Asia New Zealand Foundation
How can a small country like New Zealand influence the economies of Southeast Asia and the 620 million people who live there? More >>
The latest news from Asia:NZ
Wednesday, 7 November 2012, 11:12 am | Asia New Zealand Foundation
• Executive director's update • A Gangnam Style quiz • Study in Singapore - all expenses paid • Grants for arts and culture projects • Asia internships for young journalists • Other opportunities for students and recent grads Unsubscribe ... More >>
Canterbury students chosen to accompany PM to Japan
Monday, 3 September 2012, 4:37 pm | Asia New Zealand Foundation
Eleven Canterbury secondary school students are about to have their hard work studying Japanese rewarded by a trip to Japan – accompanying Prime Minister John Key. More >>
Reminder: Opportunities aplenty for NZ artists in Asia
Wednesday, 8 August 2012, 11:10 am | Asia New Zealand Foundation
Five residency opportunities in Asia are available to professional artists through the Asia New Zealand Foundation’s 2013 artist-in-residence programme. For the first time, Asia:NZ will be offering a residency in Malaysia, at Shalini Ganendra Fine ... More >>
Teachers to share Shanghai learning with their students
Tuesday, 19 June 2012, 2:34 pm | Asia New Zealand Foundation
Ten New Zealand teachers will be able to pass on their first-hand insights into business in Asia to their students after an upcoming study trip to China. More >>
Relationship with Southeast Asia is important
Thursday, 31 May 2012, 10:26 am | Asia New Zealand Foundation
May 31, 2012 Report warns against complacency in NZ’s relationship with Southeast Asia New Zealand needs to boost its relationship with Southeast Asia and not rely solely on China for its economic growth, a new report from the Asia New Zealand Foundation ... More >>
Flexibility key to success for New Zealand firms in India
Thursday, 24 May 2012, 1:30 pm | Asia New Zealand Foundation
A new report on business culture in India provides vital insights for New Zealand firms wanting to tap into one of the world’s fastest-growing economies. More >>